Rule of Law

The Commission makes recommendations to the Greek government about fighting corruption, protecting the freedom of the press, shedding light on the wiretapping scandal and respecting the rules on consultation

The role of schools is crucial. Every child that aimlessly wanders the streets or Roma camps, instead of being in a classroom as it should, is in danger of drifting into lawless behaviour.

There appears to be a revival of populism, which exploits the natural anxieties of citizens regarding the tough winter that lies ahead.

The current unprecedented crisis constitutes a major temptation for authoritarian rulers everywhere to usurp more power.

One can choose to justify governmental fears, but a government that violates the fundamental principles of a well-governed state is unjustifiable.

Cases that preoccupied public opinion over the last four years and had an air of scandal or in any way besmirched the reputation or conscience of anyone must be fully probed.

It is clear that countries of the Eastern Bloc find it difficult to tolerate the values and traditions of liberal democracy. Unfortunately, the same stands true for many cadres of the Greek Left